Loved 'Spy x Family'? 5 Other "Found Family" Anime You Need to Watch   Spy x Family is a global success for many reasons: it has action, comedy, and memorable characters. But the true center of the series is the "found family" theme. The plot follows Loid, Yor, and Anya—three individuals unrelated by blood (a spy, an assassin, and a telepath) who pretend to be a family for their own...

The Gacha genre (named after the Japanese Gashapon vending machines) and anime have a perfect symbiotic relationship. For studios, it's a gold mine that capitalizes on brand loyalty; for fans, it's a way to follow the story of their favorite characters, collect alternate versions, and participate in the series' universe. Here, we highlight five Gacha games that have not only been commercial...

Anime limited to an 11 to 13-episode range often benefit from a tighter narrative pace, eliminating filler and concentrating the drama. This makes them ideal for a weekend binge. Here are five series that offer a complete and high-impact experience in a short format.   1. Psychological Thrillers and Dense Narratives   These titles use their short format to maximize dramatic twists and...

A "broken Power-Up" is an ability or transformation that drastically disrupts the pre-established power balance within a narrative. These sudden increases in strength are often introduced as a Deus Ex Machina or lack logical progression, guaranteeing the protagonist immediate victory at a high narrative cost. These 10 examples represent the most illogical and disruptive power increases in...

Your Next Binge: 8 Great Anime You Can Finish in a Single Day (12 Episodes or Less)   Sometimes, you don't have time to start a 300-episode series. Enjoying anime doesn't always require a huge time commitment. Many series exist that are designed to tell a complete, high-quality story in 12 or 13 episodes (a single "season" or cour). Watching a 12-episode series from start to finish takes...